The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees officially approved Rene Gutierrez as the district’s new superintendent of schools at a board meeting Monday night. The approval paves the way for the two-time Regional Superintendent of the Year to return to the district where he attended school and graduated from McAllen High in 1983. “We are elated to have Dr. Gutierrez as our new superintendent,” said School Board President Debbie Crane Aliseda.…
Lone Star National Bank is hosting its 14th annual Food Drive through Nov. 17. The community-driven initiative aims to combat hunger in local communities. The annual food drive has become a hallmark of Lone Star National Bank’s commitment to social responsibility, and this year’s event looks to be more impactful than ever. “Our employees look forward to expanding efforts to bless more families during the 2023 holiday season,” said Lone…
McAllen is once again gearing up for its South Pole Illuminated Festival 2023, presented by H-E-B, which takes place Nov. 29 through Dec. 30. Kicking off the festival is the official McAllen Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. In an announcement this week, dignitaries, sponsors and community partners revealed the “festive magic” that will soon take over the McAllen Convention Center grounds. A multitude of attractions…
McAllen Holiday Parade organizers have extended the deadline to submit an entry for the McAllen Holiday Shoebox Parade to Nov. 20 by 5 p.m. at McAllen City Hall, Office of Communications. The winning entries will be premiered in a televised production in stadium, on MCN and on all streaming platforms on Dec. 2, right before the McAllen Holiday Parade steps off. The contest is open to children, adults, families, schools,…
Aeromexico is now selling tickets for its upcoming daily nonstop service from McAllen International Airport to Mexico City, via Felipe Angeles International Airport. Flights begin on Feb. 1, 2024. “We are pleased to announce new nonstop service between McAllen and Mexico City. This new service further demonstrates our commitment to enhancing travel opportunities, fostering economic ties, and bringing families and friends closer together,” said Jeff Morgan, Aeromexico´s senior vice president…
The City of McAllen Passport Division Facility will host a Passport & Vital Statistics Fair on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of McAllen Passport Facility, located in the Downtown Parking Garage at 221 S. 15th Street. “Passport processing times have been extended and we want to make sure that anyone wishing to travel has their required documents in time,” said Norma Rodriguez, Passport Facility…
Is your small business ready to serve customers this holiday season? “Customer Service Plus!” on Nov. 15 gives participants a better understanding of why customer service is so important to the success of a business. Session Highlights: Meeting customer expectations & and satisfying customer needs; Delivering excellent customer service; and Becoming a powerful problem-solver. This in-person session is presented by the UTRGV SBDC and co-hosted by the RGV Hispanic Chamber…
McAllen Creative Incubator hosts Art Walk featuring local vendors, exhibits with original work, live entertainment and more on Nov. 10. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
While the holiday season is usually the happiest time of year, it also brings with it an increase in DWIs. To help combat this, law enforcement entities throughout Hidalgo County have united to participate in No Refusal throughout the holiday season. The No Refusal period began on Nov. 1 and will continue through Dec. 31. No Refusal means that Hidalgo County law enforcement agencies may go to extra lengths to ensure…
“I will tell you; she was one of those stars that I saw immediately,” McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez told a packed room at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 12 about Liz Suarez, the chamber’s new president and CEO. Rodriguez and Suarez worked together in city administration for just over 19 years. Suarez served as the director of the city’s transit department before transferring to McAllen International Airport,…